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Ocean Freight

Navigate international shipping with confidence:
Unleash the potential of our ocean freight expertise.

Navigate your logistics with efficient, expertly-managed ocean freight services for all of your shipping needs:

  • Global network of trusted ocean freight specialists
  • Worldwide imports and exports
  • FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load)
  • Temperature controlled equipment
  • Dangerous goods
  • Cargo Insurance
Ocean Freight

Get Universal’s Freight Solutions team working for you and learn more about Forward Thinking. Fast transit times when speed is important and deferred service when price is most important. The one-of-a-kind approach to international freight forwarding, based on an unmatched, four-step assessment of client needs:

Supply chain check-up

Is your current freight forwarder doing no more than just handling shipments? Get a on your planned international moves to identify overall opportunities, challenges and strategies.

Purchase order management

Does your forwarder get involved from the minute a purchase order is placed? Send us your electronic POs for the freight that needs to be moved, including key landmarks in the supply chain such as "Ready at Factory Date" and "Required Delivery Date". We will monitor progress of your shipment to ensure all desired deadlines are met.

Vendor synchronization

Are your international vendors meeting their commitments? We provide the answer by monitoring vendor performance locally, reporting any delinquencies, and recommending alternative solutions, when necessary, to meet your objectives.

24-hour shipment visibility

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing we provide web access (UConnect) to shipment status, exception reporting and shipment documentation (EDM) from PO to POD.

Pre-shipping reporting and trade compliance support

under the Single Window Initiative (SWI) and Integrated Import Declaration (IID) programs:

  •  Canada: Advance Commercial Information (ACI) and eManifest
  •  U.S.: Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Importer Security Filing (ISF ’10+2′) and eManifest

Local market intelligence

through our international agent network, developed over the last half century to make our clients aware of any shipping challenges or opportunities

Licensed by FMC (Federal Maritime Commission)

to act as an ocean freight freighter and NVOCC (Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier) in the U.S.

Expedited customs clearance

in advance of shipment arrival when you also use our Canadian or U.S. customs brokerage services

Full trade security

because Universal Logistics is PIP approved in Canada and C-TPAT approved in the U.S.

The confidence and peace-of-mind that comes with knowing you have expert support

based on more than 7 decades of industry experience, to address any and all international freight issues

More reasons why it pays to choose Universal Logistics

  • Guidance on transport modes, routings and pricing for all your international shipping
  • Consultation on international regulations, letters of credit, Incoterms and country-specific documentation requirements
  • Expertise in insurance liabilities and loss prevention; full insurance coverage; shortage and damage claim services
  • Advice on handling of over-sized project cargo and dangerous goods; guidance on shipment packaging and special permit requirements
  • SMART Freight Review – Freight audit services, including invoice reviews, costing and routing recommendations
  • Complete freight management and reporting services

Freight Services

Soar above expectations: Tailored air freight solutions for time-critical deliveries.
Navigate international shipping with confidence: Unleash the potential of our ocean freight expertise.
Reliable truck freight services that prioritize expedited customs clearance and timely deliveries.

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